Proposal Manager

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Our Team

The team is focused on securing work and supporting growth. We focus on three core areas: Proposal Management, which oversees the end-to-end bid process to deliver competitive proposals aligned with strategic goals; Business Development and Engagement, which builds regional and national strategies to strengthen market presence; and Client Development/Engagement, which focuses on key account management in strategic sectors, applying structured engagement, value proposition development and capture planning to secure major bids. Together, we promote the AtkinsRéalis Buildings & Places market externally and optimise opportunities with key accounts

We want to hear from you

We are seeking an experienced Proposal Manager  to join our team. You will be responsible for end-to-end Leadership and co-ordination of strategic bids, covering the capture phase, proposal development, and post-submission activities.

You will act as a champion for the development of persuasive, compliant, easy to read written proposals and support the upskilling of business unit win work teams and technical practices.

The ideal candidate will bring a track record of success in end to end leadership and co-ordination of bids and proposal delivery, and collaborating with stakeholders in large corporate environments.

• Lead and manage strategic pursuits end to end including;
• Bid Strategy & Planning
• Capture Management
• Proposal Development
• Team Leadership & Coordination
• Governance & Compliance
• Post-Submission Activities
• Lead the development of best-in-class proposal submissions through adoption of best practices and processes, securing necessary inputs from technical subject matter experts, Bid administration and Proposal Writers (where appropriate) to develop compliant, persuasive content
• Implement best in class approaches and tools (including generative AI) to support the development of compelling and compliant written content and clear articulation of our value proposition.
• Identify and implement actions to continuously improve proposal delivery.
• Work with our Growth Office to understand and implement new training and guidance materials that will enhance our capabilities in Buildings & Places

• The ideal candidate will bring a track record of success in proposal management and execution for major pursuits, team building and collaborating with stakeholders in large corporate environments.  Skills and experience should include:
• A degree or equivalent qualification (relevant technical certifications in business development activity would be desirable).
• Proven end to end Bid & Proposal Management experience in the engineering, construction, or professional services sectors. A strong track record of managing and delivering high-value proposals.
• An understanding of professional Services projects and terminology, with the ability to translate complex technical information into easily understandable proposal content.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Excellent editing, and verbal communication skills. The potential to craft a clear, compelling, and persuasive narrative ideally including experience of using generative AI writing tools.
• Meticulous attention to detail is essential to ensure compliance and high-quality deliverables.
• A collaborative and motivating leadership style with the ability to build strong working relationships across diverse teams.
• Well-developed emotional intelligence with the ability to flex your style to suit different stakeholders and support others to do the same as part of wider development activity.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.